MoonDogs Take Down Big Sticks, 10-4
Published on August 7, 2026 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Mankato MoonDogs News Release
Mankato, MINN. - The Mankato MoonDogs took care of business Friday night, beating the Badlands Big Sticks 10-4 at ISG Field.
After a scoreless first three innings, the MoonDogs got things going in the fourth, putting up four runs to take a 4-1 lead. Mankato added two runs in each of the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to build a 10-3 lead.
Sam Erickson (Lamar University) had a big night at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored. Kaleb Wilkey (University of Evansville) also finished 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Jack Mislan (Lafayette College) added three RBIs, while Sean Griggs (Monmouth University) drove in two.
Evan Hughes (East Stroudsburg University) got the start and put together five solid innings, giving up just two hits and one unearned run while striking out six. Stone Silver (Houston Baptist University) and Gavyn Hayden (Alexandria Tech CC) finished off the game, allowing just three runs over the final four innings.
The Big Sticks scored once in the ninth, but the MoonDogs closed it out to pick up the 10-4 win.
Mankato will be back at ISG Field tomorrow night as the MoonDogs play their final game of the season against the Badlands Big Sticks at 6:35 pm.
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